Hazmat Truck Driver Jobs in Des Moines, IA
Hazmat trucking positions, local pay data, hiring companies, and freight routes in the Des Moines, Iowa market.
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Demand Level
ModerateTop Employer
Kenan Advantage
Hazmat Trucking in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, Iowa is served by I-80, and Insurance & Financial Services is one of the industries recorded for this metro. Hazmat driving moves regulated hazardous materials such as fuels, chemicals, or gases. The work adds placards, shipping papers, and endorsement rules that a general-freight load does not have, including a hazmat endorsement and, on many loads, a TWIC card.
Key Hazmat Freight Routes
Highways already recorded for Des Moines, plus the kind of run this job type is. This is not a measured freight-volume ranking.
Companies Hiring Hazmat Drivers in Des Moines
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hazmat Jobs in Des Moines
How much do Hazmat truck drivers make in Des Moines, IA?
This page does not publish a dollar pay band for hazmat drivers in Des Moines. The figure that used to appear here was an unsourced regional multiplier, and cities in the same region shared it. Ask the carrier for the rate. The Des Moines market's cost of living is below average.
What certifications do I need for hazmat jobs in Des Moines?
Hazmat driving positions in Des Moines require a CDL-A with hazmat (H) endorsement and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card). Many positions also require the tanker (N) endorsement, creating the X combination endorsement. Background checks are thorough, and you must be at least 21 years old. Some Des Moines-area employers also require 2+ years of clean CDL-A experience.
How do I find hazmat trucking jobs in Des Moines?
Start by checking major carriers hiring in Des Moines: Kenan Advantage, Quality Carriers, Groendyke Transport. Apply on the carrier's own site rather than treating this page as a job offer. You can also browse CDL job boards, attend local trucking job fairs, and network at the 20+ truck stops in the Des Moines area. Having a clean MVR and 2+ years cdl-a + hazmat experience gives you the strongest negotiating position.
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